This document was created at a conference in USA (ZA) in Sept 2007, has been ratified by it's signatories and put online under a soft release. It's certainly already generating some discussion in some circles, even before getting any press coverage.

Cape Town Open Education Declaration:Unlocking the promise of open educational resources

We are on the cusp of a global revolution in teaching and learning. Educators worldwide are developing a vast pool of educational resources on the Internet, open and free for all to use. These educators are creating a world where each and every person on earth can access and contribute to the sum of all human knowledge. They are also planting the seeds of a new pedagogy where educators and learners create, shape and evolve knowledge together, deepening their skills and understanding as they go...